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J. C. Walker,Jr. commented on Rob Olason's group 350.org workgroup"http://www.grinzo.com/energy/
The Cost of Energy"
J. C. Walker,Jr. commented on Rob Olason's group 350.org workgroup"WALK to WESTERN for "Earth Day Festival" PLUS OTHER EVENTS!
Saturday, April 20, 2013
12:00pm
Leaving Farmers Market at Depot Market sign, corner of E. Maple and Railroad. We will be walking on the sidewalk up to Garden Street, then up to…"
J. C. Walker,Jr. commented on Rob Olason's group 350.org workgroup"On a level of logical order the future condition of the globally shared environment supersedes the potential expansion of various intertwined fiat economies. From the Anthropocene, to even consider much less manifest rewards from a contribution to…"
J. C. Walker,Jr. commented on Rob Olason's group 350.org workgroup"http://350.org/en/about/blogs/some-tough-news-keystone-xl
Here’s how Time put it yesterday: "There are many climate problems a President can’t solve, but Keystone XL isn’t one of them. It’s a choice between Big Oil and a…"
J. C. Walker,Jr. commented on Rob Olason's group 350.org workgroup"1) Does anyone have a black roof they would like to have painted white this coming summer?
2) Would anyone like to help paint a rooftop or two?"
Profile Information
- How are you currently involved in the Transition?
- I am not currently involved, but am very interested in this issue.
- In what ways do you identify with the Transition movement? Why are you interested?
- I feel the current paradigm of endless growth/expansion of markets/consumption/ population increase is leading to our extinction as a species and the destruction of the planet's current biosphere balance. Perhaps human extinction is the necessary corrective to this "runaway train," but I would like to think we are smart enough beings that we could change our mindset, change our course, and develop a more sustainable, healthy paradigm for our species survival and for our planet's survival.
- In what neighborhood or part of the county do you reside?
- South Bellingham
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Carbon Neutral Home in England
Posted on May 24, 2011 at 8:57am 0 Comments 0 Likes
This video is a "walk-through" of a carbon neutral home built as a demo. It doesn't really provide a lot of space to store one's accumulated junk. Maybe that's part of the point.
Little Bellingham is # 10 in the nation for bike-to-work riders!
Posted on October 6, 2010 at 9:10pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Portland is ahead of Bellingham for total percentage of workforce that commutes by bike. But not by much!
Ride on!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/01/boulder-colorado-leads-na_n_747261.html#s148813
Ride on!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/10/01/boulder-colorado-leads-na_n_747261.html#s148813
People's Climate Summit Coverage on oneclimate.net
Posted on April 21, 2010 at 8:03pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
You can view a live video feed from the Bolivian People's Climate Summit April 20-22nd.
http://www.oneclimate.net/bolivia
http://www.oneclimate.net/bolivia
Eco Shock Podcast well worth listening to
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 2:36pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I'm glad I listened to this podcast. The first segment is with Shaun Chamberlin, author of "The Transition Timeline." He discusses the Transition Movement in Britain and does a great job summarizing the positive aspects of transition.
The promo for the podcast:
DARK OPTIMISM How do we handle Peak Oil AND climate change? Shaun Chamberlin from UK Transition Towns, energy writer Kurt Cobb, plus
Richard Heinberg on renewable hope, with Lester Brown.
The promo for the podcast:
DARK OPTIMISM How do we handle Peak Oil AND climate change? Shaun Chamberlin from UK Transition Towns, energy writer Kurt Cobb, plus
Richard Heinberg on renewable hope, with Lester Brown.
You know we are…
Continue "Capitalism-A Love Story" now available on dvd
Posted on March 13, 2010 at 8:53pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Many of you are most likely already aware of Michael Moore's latest documentary, "Capitalism-A Love Story."
However, if you missed it during its theatrical run, I suggest you will be well rewarded by viewing it on dvd. The reason for saying this is not just the value of looking at our capitalistic economic system with "fresh eyes," which you will get with Moore's trademark humor (and cynicism), but also for the extras contained on the dvd that… Continue
However, if you missed it during its theatrical run, I suggest you will be well rewarded by viewing it on dvd. The reason for saying this is not just the value of looking at our capitalistic economic system with "fresh eyes," which you will get with Moore's trademark humor (and cynicism), but also for the extras contained on the dvd that… Continue
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 11:46am on August 18, 2010,
Stephanie Davis said… - My email is sarizona2005@yahoo.com. I'll see you Friday at 2:30 at Bloom.
- At 11:50am on April 19, 2010,
Craig Mayberry said… - Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. I do not get a lot of feedback on my writing so I have no idea if anyone is paying attention or not.
- At 10:03am on December 10, 2009,
Jean Kroll said… - Hi Rob,
The Center for Local Self-Reliance is seeking to remodel the old Caretaker's House in Fairhaven Park to utilize as a educational facility for skills such as gardening, preserving, soil-building, seed collecting and much more. We are currently in the process of getting the old house up to code and turning the lawn into a garden area. Our energy right now is raising funds for needed repairs. We hope to be able to offer classes there in the very near future! Please visit our website at www.caretakershouse.org. Thanks for your interest!
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